Songwriting success : how to write songs for fun and (maybe) profit : an introduction to the art and business of songwriting by one struggling singer-songwriter for the aid and comfort of other strugglers
Songwriting success : how to write songs for fun and (maybe) profit : an introduction to the art and business of songwriting by one struggling singer-songwriter for the aid and comfort of other strugglers
x, 196 p. : 26 cm + 1 sound disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)
Companion CD contains examples keyed to discussion of the songwriting process in the text
Includes bibliographical references (p. [179]-185) and indexes
The art of songwriting. Deep background ; Reading music ; Chord structures, pt. 1 ; Playing, singing, and performing ; Lyrics, pt. 1 ; Song forms ; Melody ; Rhythm ; Style and story ; Chord structures, pt. 2 ; Lyrics, pt. 2 ; Refinements -- The business of songwriting. Business basics ; Getting heard ; Song contracts ; Staying in business -- App. Copyright registration ; Songwriting and publishing groups ; Low-cost legal aid and advice ; How-to books on songwriting ; Books on music theory ; Appreciations of the craft ; Nuts-and-bolts business ; Publications